The Benchmade 3550 is a supremely machined operator's knife that has quickly found a home in the law enforcement community as an emergency backup weapon. This is a precision crafted automatic folding knife that is designed for rapid deployment and smooth as silk operation. The mechanism allows you to open the blade quickly and easily with just one hand and has an integrated safety. The unique Benchmade design also means that the 154CM spear point stainless steel blade with black BK coated finish only opens when you have made that crucial decision to deploy it. Split second operation is controlled by a thumb button making it easy to find and actuate by feel. The 6061 T-6 aluminum black anodized handle is machine textured providing a solid no slip grip. It has a removable tip down deep carry pocket